I kept the Live Blog post at the top of the page while updates were coming in fast and furious on Sunday and Monday. Now that things have slowed down a bit (whew!), I’ve moved it down the page to make room for new posts, Irene-related and otherwise. Read the full article → from Looking for the Irene “Live blog” post?
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LIVE BLOG: Hurricane Irene heads to Southborough

Have your heard? There’s a hurricane headed our way. How powerful Irene will be when she gets here remains to be seen, but Southborough emergency officials say to expect heavy rain and damaging wind. Here is some storm-related info for easy reference: Southborough emergency shelter: At Woodward School, open to all residents Phone numbers for Read the full article → from LIVE BLOG: Hurricane Irene heads to Southborough
West Nile virus found in Boston. What about here?

The first instance of West Nile virus was discovered in mosquitoes in Boston last week. Whether it moves our way remains to be seen, but if it does the first to know about it will be the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project. Read the full article → from West Nile virus found in Boston. What about here?
UPDATE: NWS issues tornado watch for this afternoon – Now a tornado WARNING

In case you haven’t heard, the National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Massachusetts, including Worcester County (that’s us, folks). Read the full article → from UPDATE: NWS issues tornado watch for this afternoon – Now a tornado WARNING